Surf Forecasts:
Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ala Moana Bowls this week:
The surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ala Moana Bowls in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 20 | S 19 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | S 16 | SSW 16 |
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478 | 437 | 326 | 312 | 288 | 321 | 522 | 423 | 320 | 219 | 219 | 163 | 101 | 109 | 106 | 186 | 184 | 230 | 200 | 131 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:43PM0.77m | 5:56AM0.14m | 6:30PM0.72m | 7:08AM0.17m | 7:15PM0.65m | 8:27AM0.21m | 7:59PM0.56m | 9:48AM0.27m | 8:42PM0.47m | 11:01AM0.35m | 9:26PM0.38m | 12:01PM0.42m | 10:12PM0.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:59AM-0.10m | 1:21AM-0.02m | 10:51AM-0.05m | 2:06AM-0.02m | 11:47AM0.02m | 2:48AM-0.02m | 12:52PM0.10m | 3:27AM-0.03m | 2:14PM0.17m | 4:03AM-0.03m | 3:59PM0.22m | 4:37AM-0.02m | 5:57PM0.23m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:14 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 6 | E 6 | S 12 | E 5 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 18 | S 12 | S 16 | NE 10 |
478 | 437 | 326 | 312 | 246 | 218 | 522 | 423 | 320 | 219 | 42 | 40 | 101 | 28 | 69 | 127 | 123 | 221 | 71 | 131 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 19 | ENE 6 | S 18 | S 17 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 9 | ENE 6 | SSW 19 | S 13 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 | S 20 | NE 12 | S 13 | S 18 | S 12 | S 12 |
11 | 65 | 53 | 219 | 288 | 31 | 31 | 50 | 27 | 115 | 219 | 163 | 81 | 70 | 106 | 186 | 69 | 117 | 96 | 69 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | SSW 19 | S 18 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | S 16 | SSE 13 | E 5 | SSW 19 | SSE 12 | S 18 | S 16 | SSE 7 | S 15 | SW 18 | NE 8 | S 19 | SW 16 | SW 15 | ESE 7 | SSW 16 |
29 | 35 | 107 | 19 | 28 | 321 | 16 | 8 | 125 | 14 | 99 | 139 | 5 | 109 | 78 | 23 | 184 | 65 | 34 | 15 | 86 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | E 5 | — | ENE 5 | E 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 5 |
75 | 75 | — | 42 | 78 | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | 29 | — | 31 | 16 | 18 | 230 | 200 | 150 | 60 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 1 | 12 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 127 | 30 |
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Information about the Ala Moana Bowls Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ala Moana Bowls provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ala Moana Bowls can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ala Moana Bowls) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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